Launceston General Hospital - a world first in research diagnosing a form of dementia

27/06/2013 , 1:30 PM by Chris Ball

Hazel Hawke used the last decade of her life to further the cause of research into dementia and now the day after a celebration for the life of Mrs Hawke, news from Launceston how to better diagnose a treatable form of dementia.

Launceston General Hospital's Professor George Razay has been leading the research, and believes he has discovered a solution for some forms of dementia.

Professor Razay has been interested in dementia for 20 years and since arriving in Launceston 17 years ago, he's discovered a correlation with increased build up of fluid in the brain.

With the asssistance of the Clifford Craig Trust, Prof Razay has found that a small shunt under the skin from the brain to the stomach will drain the fluid and reduce many of the symptoms often associated with dementia.

And a simple scone recipe says it all.....find out more about the research and why scones brings such joy to Professor Razay as you listen to the interview conducted by Damien Brown.